Average User Rating: 80% (154 Reviews)
5 / 5	This gal is gonna be a BIG star Andy Edwards "staxasoul" (Essex UK) - 15 February 2008 There have been a raft of vocalists with a sound that harks back to the 60's and 70's and you could be forgiven for thinking that Duffy is just another one. Her arrival has been carefully managed, with sell out gigs in small venues building the hype, prior to the release of this album. All music biz manipulation so far then, except that Duffy is worth the hype and is a potentially huge star. As someone who is addicted to 60's and 70's Soul, and in particular the female vocalists, I hear in Duffy echoes of the great Soul voices, as well as Dusty Springfield, the most obvious comparison. As long as she picks her material and her producers well, then she will be a very big star indeed. Stand out tracks from the album are "Syrup and Honey" a stripped down, bluesy ballad which showcases her voice perfectly, "Mercy", with it's old school Motown feel, and "Warwick Avenue". On further listening, "Hanging On Too Long" and "Distant Dreamer" are both tracks that will grow on you - they have for me. All in all, an impressive debut and this is a highly recommended purchase for anyone who likes Soul. Likely to be the album of 2008 - buy it... Read Full Review »
5 / 5	Duffy live at the Pigalle Club London S. Holley (London , England) - 7 February 2008 I watched Duffy perform all of these tracks live last night with her band at the Pigalle Club in Picadilly. These are songs which will become the soundtrack of 2008 and one of those albums to be played over and over again. Duffy's great voice and delivery make this retro soul sound the hit of 2008 , and it's only February . Buy the album, try to catch her live ! Duffy is gonna be big !!!!
5 / 5	A Modern Classic Steve Horsfall ( author) (UK) - 8 April 2008 Rockferry is pure class with some fantastic 60's retro tunes that fit Duffy's voice to a tee. Stepping Stone is the stand out track for me amongst many great songs that already mark this debut as a classic. As soon as you play this CD it's like a warm summer breeze brushing over you...totally feelgood.
5 / 5	This album is fantastic, but that's not important... Shiven (N-Yorks) - 12 April 2008 what is important is the fact the CD reminds me sooo much of my favourite shaved primate's little baldy manc head... it's the roundness you see... The problem is he's as lazy as the sloths at the zoo, it's a good thing there are tigers at the zoo as well, otherwise it'd be boring. So get off your arse Karl Pilkington!
5 / 5	Comparisons Mr. Joe T. Roberts (West Midlands, UK) - 12 April 2008 I love this CD because it is as round as Karl Pilkingtons little bald Mancunian head. Its like a ------- orange.